Zim set to get adequate power supply
Ongoing thermal and renewable power projects are expected to add 150 megawatts (MW) to the national grid by the end of the year, ensuring adequate power supply in the country. … Read More
Category: Energy
Five IPPs coming online this year
AT least five projects by independent power producers (IPPs) will come online before the end of this year, adding about 71,5 megawatts (MW) to the national grid, a senior government … Read More
Econet, DPA partner to reduce carbon footprint
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a leading renewable energy solutions company, says it is targeting to reduce Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s diesel consumption by 80% through the use of solar batteries. Several … Read More
‘Zim must give larger blocks for oil and gas’
Australia Stock Exchange (ASX) listed oil and gas exploration firm, Invictus Energy, says Zimbabwe needs to increase size of ground allocated to investors for hydrocarbons exploration to increase chances of … Read More
More farmers embrace solar-powered technology
More small-holder farmers are embracing solar powered irrigation technology to boost production with the recent use of a solar powered centre pivot at Edgon Farm in Mazowe bearing testimony to … Read More
ZERA Reviews diesel price
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has reviewed the price of diesel downwards as operators are encouraged to charge prices lower than the capped prices depending on their trading advantages. In … Read More
Jatropha bio-diesel plant set for revival
The Mount Hampden bio-diesel plant — built in 2008 when the country sought to reduce fuel shortages and cut the fuel import bill — has been transferred to the Ministry … Read More
Oil, gas search gets top priority
THE Government has placed priority on increased exploration of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), as part of strategies to drive progress towards US$12 billion industry target by 2023, Mines and Mining … Read More
Gvt appoints Petrotrade board
Government has appointed a new board for Petrotrade after a five-year period of operating without the governing board. The board was appointed in line with the Public Entities Corporate Governance … Read More
Errant fuel dealers face arrest
Petroleum companies buying fuel in local currency and then selling it in United States dollars will face prosecution and other legal action, Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda has … Read More
